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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

For ten days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Special Shapes Balloons Wow Visitors

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. As the sun sets, the vans head onto the field with their Special Shapes Ballons. See the inflation process and the beauty of the glowing result. Photos from the 2006 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes Glowdeo.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque's International Balloon Festival is a feast for the eyes whether you are on the ground or in the air. But flying over Balloon Fiesta Park with an experienced balloon pilot and crew is a once in a lifetime experience.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Fall in New Mexico is a time of cooler temperatures. Fall brings brilliant colors. The Aspen forests in the north paint the mountainsides. But what most visitors look forward to in fall is the International Balloon Festival.
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